Assistant Cook

3 weeks ago


Boston, United States Harvard Business School Full time

Job-Specific Responsibilities

* Prepares and cooks menu items according to proper preparation methods in small batches and/or as required by business needs.

* Tastes and evaluates all food before service to ensure food quality standards are met, consults manager with any concerns.

* Reads and follows standardized recipes.

* Fries, grills, sauts, roasts, bakes, braises and steams food products as needed.

* Heats soups, sauces and prepared products ensuring product has reached appropriate temperature before serving.

* Carves or slices meat for service both in back-of-house setting and at carving stations in front-of- house setting when necessary.

* Assists in the preparation and presentation of catered functions.

* Cools, refrigerates, labels and properly stores food according to HACCP procedures.

* Knowledgeable in use of all standard kitchen equipment.

* Demonstrates a Clean as you go philosophy maintaining sanitary and organized work space and equipment.

* Leaves work station clean and re-stocked.

* Accurately records portion amount of food used during meals on service records.

* Accurately measures food temperatures.

* Recycles products per policy and procedure.

* Accurately fills out sanitation and temperature logs and food service records as required. Informs person in charge when corrective action is needed.

* Follows sanitation standards in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations.

* Complies with State of Massachusetts and Dining Services Food Employee Illness Policy.

* Communicates effectively and works cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management team and guests

* Represents HUDS to students, faculty, staff and guests in a positive and professional manner.

* Works to meet the mission and core values of Harvard University Dining Services with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation.

* Attends trainings as assigned.

* Maintains current certifications as required.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Must have proficiency with the English language (speaking, reading and writing).

* Minimum three years of relevant food preparation experience in hospitality industry.

* Must have culinary ability to execute recipes with the technical understanding of all cooking methods.

* Must have basic math skills and ability to analyze digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices.

* Must have proficiency with kitchen tools and equipment without restrictions

* Must have relevant knife skills.

* Must be able to follow directions.

* Must be neat in appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by HUDS.

* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

* Must have strong multi-tasking skills.

* Must have excellent communication skills.

* Must be able to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse set of staff, management and guests.

* Must be able to work in a fast-paced diverse environment.

* Must be customer service oriented.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

+ ServSafe certification within first year of employment.

+ Previous experience in a University environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to routinely lift 50 lbs. without restrictions

* Continuous: standing, manual dexterity, reaching, walking, lifting, handling

* Frequent: push/pull, bending

* Occasional: climbing, squatting, sitting

***Emergency Status Designation:*** Essential

Note: This job description may vary or change based on the needs of the business.

Location

USA - MA - Boston

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Drug Testing, Education, Employment, Identity


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